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Catholic Athletes for Christ comes to Phila., bestows awards
Twenty-two students from 12 Catholic high schools (see the full list) received Courage Awards from the national organization that is taking the field for the first time in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
The church’s missionary work needs prayers, support, pope says
Pope Francis reminded Catholics to support evangelization efforts worldwide through the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Catholic War Vets mark day of remembrance in Havertown
On Memorial Day, a small group of men met for Mass at Sacred Heart Church to pray for the souls of former comrades who lost their lives in America’s wars -- from the past century right to the present.
Defend right to life, conscientious objection, pope tells doctors
Make medicine and health care more humane by protecting the life and dignity of all patients, particularly the weakest and the unborn, Pope Francis told Catholic doctors and medical specialists.
Irish bishop hopes papal visit can help bring healing after abortion vote
Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick told Massgoers May 26 that the result "is deeply regrettable and chilling for those of us who voted 'no.'"
Pope, patriarch call for ethical intervention in economy
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called on Christians to work together to build a culture of solidarity in the face of growing economic inequality.
Christian crowd vows to ‘reclaim Jesus’ from polarized U.S.
A large crowd of national Christian leaders and members of their congregations vowed to "reclaim Jesus" from those who use his name for their political gain and reject the gentleness, kindness, love of neighbor, the poor and the truth that Christ embraced.
Passing a farm bill in 2018’s political climate a hard row to hoe
When the House voted on the farm bill May 18, the measure's merits were only partly considered. But what brought it down to a surprising defeat was not its content, but a vastly different subject: immigration.
Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
Results from the nationwide referendum showed that 66.4 percent of citizens opted to remove the Eighth Amendment from the constitution, while 33.6 percent voted to retain it.
St. Martin of Tours Class of 1958 Reunion
The class of 1958 of St. Martin of Tours will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our 8th grade graduation at a luncheon on October 14.